Discrete plunger holder

ABSTRACT

The discrete plunger holder is a container. The discrete plunger holder comprises a pedestal structure, a containment structure, and a plunger. The containment structure forms a protected space used to store the plunger. The pedestal structure forms a framework that elevates the containment structure above a supporting surface. The pedestal structure transfers the loads of the containment structure and the plunger to the supporting surface.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of sanitary equipment.(A47K17/00)

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The discrete plunger holder is a container. The discrete plunger holdercomprises a pedestal structure, a containment structure, and a plunger.The containment structure forms a protected space used to store theplunger. The pedestal structure forms a framework that elevates thecontainment structure above a supporting surface. The pedestal structuretransfers the loads of the containment structure and the plunger to thesupporting surface.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of thediscrete plunger holder will be readily apparent to those of ordinaryskill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of thepresently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of thediscrete plunger holder in detail, it is to be understood that thediscrete plunger holder is not limited in its applications to thedetails of construction and arrangements of the components set forth inthe following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art willappreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilizedas a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems forcarrying out the several purposes of the discrete plunger holder.

It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including suchequivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spiritand scope of the discrete plunger holder. It is also to be understoodthat the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes ofdescription and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a partof this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention andtogether with the description serve to explain the principles of theinvention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided toenable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are notintended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and isnot intended to limit the described embodiments of the application anduses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary”or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, orillustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or“illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred oradvantageous over other implementations. All of the implementationsdescribed below are exemplary implementations provided to enable personsskilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended tolimit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is nointention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented inthe preceding technical field, background, brief summary or thefollowing detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodimentsof the disclosure, which are illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6 .

The discrete plunger holder 100 (hereinafter invention) is a container.The invention 100 comprises a pedestal structure 101, a containmentstructure 102, and a plunger 103. The containment structure 102 forms aprotected space used to store the plunger 103. The pedestal structure101 forms a framework that elevates the containment structure 102 abovea supporting surface 104. The pedestal structure 101 transfers the loadsof the containment structure 102 and the plunger 103 to the supportingsurface 104.

The plunger 103 is a tool. The plunger 103 generates a vacuum used toclear blockages that occur in residential plumbing systems. The plunger103 is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. The plunger 103 comprises aplunger 103 bulb 132 and a plunger 103 handle 131. The plunger 103 bulb132 forms the working element of the plunger 103. The plunger 103 bulb132 is an elastic structure. The plunger 103 bulb 132 mounts on acongruent end of the prism structure of the plunger 103 handle 131. Theplunger 103 bulb 132 generates the motive forces used to dislodgematerial blocking a pipe. The plunger 103 bulb 132 is defined elsewherein this disclosure. The plunger 103 handle 131 is a rigid structure. Theplunger 103 handle 131 is a prism shaped structure. The plunger 103handle 131 forms the handle of the plunger 103. The plunger 103 handle131 forms a grip used to carry and manipulate the plunger 103.

The pedestal structure 101 is a pedestal. The pedestal structure 101 isa prism shaped structure. The pedestal structure 101 is a load bearingstructure. The pedestal structure 101 is an openwork structure. Thepedestal structure 101 is a hollow structure. The pedestal structure 101forms a framework. The pedestal structure 101 elevates the containmentstructure 102 and the plunger 103 above the supporting surface 104. Thepedestal structure 101 forms a load path that transfers the load of thecontainment structure 102 and the plunger 103 to the supporting surface104. The pedestal structure 101 comprises a plurality of stanchionstructures 111, a plurality of superior beams 112, and a plurality ofcross braces 113.

Each stanchion structure selected from the plurality of stanchionstructures 111 is a stanchion. Each stanchion structure selected fromthe plurality of stanchion structures 111 is a rigid structure. Eachstanchion structure selected from the plurality of stanchion structures111 is a prism shaped structure. The center axis of the prism shape ofeach stanchion structure selected from the plurality of stanchionstructures is vertically oriented. Each stanchion structure selectedfrom the plurality of stanchion structures 111 is identical.

Each stanchion structure selected from the plurality of stanchionstructures 111 is a load bearing structure. The containment structure102 mounts on the superior congruent ends of each pedestal structure101. The plurality of stanchion structures 111 elevate the containmentstructure 102 above the supporting surface 104. The plurality ofstanchion structures 111 transfer the load of the containment structure102 and the plunger 103 to the supporting surface 104.

Each superior beam selected from the plurality of superior beams 112 isa beam. Each superior beam selected from the plurality of superior beams112 is a rigid structure. Each superior beam selected from the pluralityof superior beams 112 is a prism shaped structure. The center axis ofthe prism shape of each superior beam selected from the plurality ofsuperior beams 112 is horizontally oriented. Each superior beam selectedfrom the plurality of superior beams 112 attaches a stanchion structureselected from the plurality of stanchion structures 111 to an adjacentstanchion structure selected from the plurality of stanchion structures111. Each superior beam selected from the plurality of superior beams112 forms a bracing structure that transfers forces between theinitially selected stanchion structure and the adjacent stanchionstructure.

Each cross brace selected from the plurality of cross braces 113 is abeam. Each cross brace selected from the plurality of cross braces 113is a rigid structure. Each cross brace selected from the plurality ofcross braces 113 is a prism shaped structure. The center axis of theprism shape of each superior beam selected from the plurality of crossbraces 113 is horizontally oriented. Each cross brace selected from theplurality of cross braces 113 attaches a stanchion structure selectedfrom the plurality of stanchion structures 111 to an adjacent stanchionstructure selected from the plurality of stanchion structures 111. Eachcross brace selected from the plurality of cross braces 113 forms abracing structure that transfers forces between the initially selectedstanchion structure and the adjacent stanchion structure.

The containment structure 102 forms a container. The containmentstructure 102 forms the protected space that contains the plunger 103.The containment structure 102 is a prism shaped structure. Thecontainment structure 102 has a pan shape. The containment structure 102inserts into the hollow structure of the pedestal structure 101. Thepedestal structure 101 suspends the containment structure 102 above thesupporting surface 104. The containment structure 102 comprises a panstructure 121, an undercut ledge structure 122, and a lid structure 123.

The pan structure 121 is a prism shaped structure. The pan structure 121is a hollow structure. The pan structure 121 has a pan shape. The hollowinterior of the pan structure 121 forms the protected space thatcontains the plunger 103. The pan structure 121 comprises an open face141, a closed face 142, and a lateral face 143. The open face 141 formsthe open face 141 of the pan shape of the pan structure 121. The openface 141 forms the superior face of the pan structure 121. The closedface 142 forms the closed face 142 of the pan shape of the pan structure121. The closed face 142 forms the face of the closed face 142 that isdistal from the open face 141. The lateral face 143 forms the lateralface 143 of the pan structure 121. The lateral face 143 forms thevertically oriented containment surfaces of the pan structure 121.

The undercut ledge structure 122 is a disk shaped structure. Theundercut ledge structure 122 is a load bearing structure. The undercutledge structure 122 attaches to the lateral face 143 of the panstructure 121. The undercut ledge structure 122 attaches to the panstructure 121 such that the superior congruent end of the disk structureof the undercut ledge structure 122 projects radially away in alldirections from the center axis of the prism structure of the panstructure 121. The undercut ledge structure 122 attaches to the panstructure 121 such that the superior congruent end of the disk structureof the undercut ledge structure 122 aligns with the open face 141 of thepan structure 121. The undercut ledge structure 122 attaches to the panstructure 121 such that the superior congruent end of the disk structureof the undercut ledge structure 122 is horizontally oriented.

The diameter of the undercut ledge structure 122 is sized such that theundercut ledge structure 122 will simultaneously rest on the superiorcongruent end of each stanchion structure selected from the plurality ofstanchion structures 111. The undercut ledge structure 122 suspends thepan structure 121 above the supporting surface 104. The pan structure121 attaches to the undercut ledge structure 122 such that the undercutledge structure 122 transfers the full load of the pan structure 121 andthe plunger 103 to the pedestal structure 101. The open face 141 isaccessible through the undercut ledge structure 122. The undercut ledgeis defined elsewhere in this disclosure.

The lid structure 123 is a lid. The lid structure 123 is a disk shapedstructure. The lid structure 123 is geometrically similar to the openface 141 of the pan structure 121. The lid structure 123 encloses theplunger 103 within the protected space formed by the pan structure 121by enclosing the open face 141 of the pan structure 121. The lidstructure 123 further comprises a handle aperture 124. The handleaperture 124 is a negative space formed through the congruent ends ofthe disk structure of the lid structure 123. The span of the length ofthe inner diameter of the handle aperture 124 is greater than the spanof the length of the outer diameter of the plunger 103 handle 132 suchthat the plunger 103 handle 132 inserts through the handle aperture 124as the lid structure 123 encloses the open face 141 of the pan structure121.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Align: As used in this disclosure, align refers to an arrangement ofobjects that are: 1) arranged in a straight plane or line; 2) arrangedto give a directional sense of a plurality of parallel planes or lines;or, 3) a first line or curve is congruent to and overlaid on a secondline or curve.

Aperture: As used in this disclosure, an aperture is a prism-shapednegative space that is formed completely through a structure or thesurface of a hollow structure.

Barrier: As used in this disclosure, a barrier is a physical obstaclethat forms a boundary between a first space and a second space. Thebarrier prevents the passage of an object between the first space andthe second space.

Beam: As used in this disclosure, a beam is a horizontally oriented loadbearing structure.

Brace: As used in this disclosure, a brace is a rigid structural elementthat interconnects a first object with a second object to form aresulting object. The brace forms an energy transfer structure thatdistributes and shares the forces applied to the resulting objectbetween the first object and the second object. The brace is used tosupport, stabilize, or otherwise steady an object.

Cant: As used in this disclosure, a cant is an angular deviation fromone or more reference lines (or planes) such as a vertical line (orplane) or a horizontal line (or plane).

Cantilever: As used in this disclosure, a cantilever is a beam or otherstructure that projects away from an object and is supported on only oneend. A cantilever is further defined with a fixed end and a free end.The fixed end is the end of the cantilever that is attached to theobject. The free end is the end of the cantilever that is distal fromthe fixed end.

Center: As used in this disclosure, a center is a point that is: 1) thepoint within a circle that is equidistant from all the points of thecircumference; 2) the point within a regular polygon that is equidistantfrom all the vertices of the regular polygon; 3) the point on a linethat is equidistant from the ends of the line; 4) the point, pivot, oraxis around which something revolves; or, 5) the centroid or firstmoment of an area or structure. In cases where the appropriatedefinition or definitions are not obvious, the fifth option should beused in interpreting the specification.

Center Axis: As used in this disclosure, the center axis is the axis ofa cylinder or a prism. The center axis of a prism is the line that joinsthe center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the centerpoint of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. Thecenter axis of a pyramid refers to a line formed through the apex of thepyramid that is perpendicular to the base of the pyramid. When thecenter axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures share thesame line they are said to be aligned. When the center axes of twocylinder, prism or pyramidal structures do not share the same line theyare said to be offset.

Composite Prism: As used in this disclosure, a composite prism refers toa structure that is formed from a plurality of structures selected fromthe group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure. Theplurality of selected structures may or may not be truncated. Theplurality of prism structures are joined together such that the centeraxes of each of the plurality of structures are aligned. The congruentends of any two structures selected from the group consisting of a prismstructure and a pyramid structure need not be geometrically similar.

Congruent: As used in this disclosure, congruent is a term that comparesa first object to a second object. Specifically, two objects are said tobe congruent when: 1) they are geometrically similar; and, 2) the firstobject can superimpose over the second object such that the first objectaligns, within manufacturing tolerances, with the second object.

Container: As used in this disclosure, a container is a structure thatforms a protected space (or protection space) used to store andtransport an object. The term containment structure is a synonym forcontainer.

Correspond: As used in this disclosure, the term correspond is used as acomparison between two or more objects wherein one or more propertiesshared by the two or more objects match, agree, or align withinacceptable manufacturing tolerances.

Disk: As used in this disclosure, a disk is a prism-shaped object thatis flat in appearance. The disk is formed from two congruent ends thatare attached by a lateral face. The sum of the surface areas of twocongruent ends of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk is greaterthan the surface area of the lateral face of the prism-shaped objectthat forms the disk. In this disclosure, the congruent ends of theprism-shaped structure that forms the disk are referred to as the facesof the disk.

Elevation: As used in this disclosure, elevation refers to the span ofthe distance in the superior direction between a specified horizontalsurface and a reference horizontal surface. Unless the context of thedisclosure suggest otherwise, the specified horizontal surface is thesupporting surface the potential embodiment of the disclosure rests on.The infinitive form of elevation is to elevate.

Exterior: As used in this disclosure, the exterior is used as arelational term that implies that an object is not contained within theboundary of a structure or a space.

Force of Gravity: As used in this disclosure, the force of gravityrefers to a vector that indicates the direction of the pull of gravityon an object at or near the surface of the earth.

Form Factor: As used in this disclosure, the term form factor refers tothe size and shape of an object.

Framework: As used in this disclosure, a framework refers to thesubstructure of an object that forms the load path for the object.

Geometrically Similar: As used in this disclosure, geometrically similaris a term that compares a first object to a second object wherein: 1)the sides of the first object have a one to one correspondence to thesides of the second object; 2) wherein the ratio of the length of eachpair of corresponding sides are equal; 3) the angles formed by the firstobject have a one to one correspondence to the angles of the secondobject; and, 4) wherein the corresponding angles are equal. The termgeometrically identical refers to a situation where the ratio of thelength of each pair of corresponding sides equals 1.

Grip: As used in this disclosure, a grip is an accommodation formed onor within an object that allows the object to be grasped or manipulatedby a hand.

Handle: As used in this disclosure, a handle is an object by which atool, object, or door is held or manipulated with the hand.

Horizontal: As used in this disclosure, horizontal is a directional termthat refers to a direction that is either: 1) parallel to the horizon;2) perpendicular to the local force of gravity, or, 3) parallel to asupporting surface. In cases where the appropriate definition ordefinitions are not obvious, the second option should be used ininterpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in thisdisclosure, the horizontal direction is always perpendicular to thevertical direction.

Inferior: As used in this disclosure, the term inferior refers to adirectional reference that is parallel to and in the same direction asthe force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally.

Inner Dimension: As used in this disclosure, the term inner dimensiondescribes the span from a first inside or interior surface of acontainer to a second inside or interior surface of a container. Theterm is used in much the same way that a plumber would refer to theinner diameter of a pipe.

Interior: As used in this disclosure, the interior is used as arelational term that implies that an object is contained within theboundary of a structure or a space.

Ledge: As used in this disclosure, a ledge is a horizontal surface thatprojects away from a vertical structure. A ledge that projects awayfrom, or overhangs, the vertical structure in the manner of a cantileveris referred to as an undercut ledge.

Lid: As used in this disclosure, a lid is a removable cover that isplaced over an opening of a hollow structure to enclose the hollowstructure.

Load: As used in this disclosure, the term load refers to an object uponwhich a force is acting or which is otherwise absorbing energy in somefashion. Examples of a load in this sense include, but are not limitedto, a mass that is being moved a distance or an electrical circuitelement that draws energy. The term load is also commonly used to referto the forces that are applied to a stationary structure.

Load Path: As used in this disclosure, a load path refers to a chain ofone or more structures that transfers a load generated by a raisedstructure or object to a foundation, supporting surface, or the earth.

Negative Space: As used in this disclosure, negative space is a methodof defining an object through the use of open or empty space as thedefinition of the object itself, or, through the use of open or emptyspace to describe the boundaries of an object.

One to One: When used in this disclosure, a one to one relationshipmeans that a first element selected from a first set is in some mannerconnected to only one element of a second set. A one to onecorrespondence means that the one to one relationship exists both fromthe first set to the second set and from the second set to the firstset. A one to one fashion means that the one to one relationship existsin only one direction.

Openwork: As used in this disclosure, the term openwork is used todescribe a structure, often a surface, which is formed with one or moreopenings that allow for visibility and fluid flow through the structure.Wrought work and meshes are forms of openwork.

Outer Dimension: As used in this disclosure, the term outer dimensiondescribes the span from a first exterior or outer surface of a tube orcontainer to a second exterior or outer surface of a tube or container.The term is used in much the same way that a plumber would refer to theouter diameter of a pipe.

Pan: As used in this disclosure, a pan is a hollow and prism-shapedcontainment structure. The pan has a single open face. The open face ofthe pan is often, but not always, the superior face of the pan. The openface is a surface selected from the group consisting of: a) a congruentend of the prism structure that forms the pan; and, b) a lateral face ofthe prism structure that forms the pan. A semi-enclosed pan refers to apan wherein the closed end of prism structure of the pan and/or aportion of the closed lateral faces of the pan are open.

Pedestal: As used in this disclosure, a pedestal is an intermediary loadbearing structure that forms a load path between a supporting surfaceand an object, structure, or load.

Perimeter: As used in this disclosure, a perimeter is one or more curvedor straight lines that bounds an enclosed area on a plane or surface.The perimeter of a circle is commonly referred to as a circumference.

Plunger: As used in this disclosure, a plunger is a hand tool that isused to clear a blocked pipe in a plumbing system. The plunger comprisesa bulb formed from an elastomeric material and a handle. The handlemanipulates the bulb such that the volume in the bulb changes in such amanner that pressure differentials are created within the plumbingsystem. The generated pressure differentials provided the force requiredto dislodge the material blocking the pipe.

Prism: As used in this disclosure, a prism is a three-dimensionalgeometric structure wherein: 1) the form factor of two faces of theprism are congruent; and, 2) the two congruent faces are parallel toeach other. The two congruent faces are also commonly referred to as theends of the prism. The surfaces that connect the two congruent faces arecalled the lateral faces. In this disclosure, when further descriptionis required a prism will be named for the geometric or descriptive nameof the form factor of the two congruent faces. If the form factor of thetwo corresponding faces has no clearly established or well-knowngeometric or descriptive name, the term irregular prism will be used.The center axis of a prism is defined as a line that joins the centerpoint of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point ofthe second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis ofa prism is otherwise analogous to the center axis of a cylinder. A prismwherein the ends are circles is commonly referred to as a cylinder.

Protected Space: As used in this disclosure, a protected space is anegative space within which an object is stored. The protected space isenclosed by a barrier structure that: a) prevents damage to the objectcontained within the protected space; b) maintains an environmentsuitable within the protected space that is appropriate for the object;protects the object within the protected space from potential dangersthat are outside of the protected space; or, d) maintaining the privacyof the object within the protected space.

Private: As used in this disclosure, the term private refers to thelimitation of use of an object to a one or more individuals. The termprivacy refers to maintaining an object or individual in a locationwhere the object or individual can be neither observed nor disturbed.

Stanchion: As used in this disclosure, a stanchion refers to avertically oriented prism-shaped pole, post, or support.

Superior: As used in this disclosure, the term superior refers to adirectional reference that is parallel to and in the opposite directionof the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally.

Supporting Surface: As used in this disclosure, a supporting surface isa horizontal surface upon which an object is placed and to which theload of the object is transferred. This disclosure assumes that anobject placed on the supporting surface is in an orientation that isappropriate for the normal or anticipated use of the object.

Suspend: As used in this disclosure, to suspend an object means tosupport an object such that the inferior end of the object does not forma significant portion of the load path of the object.

Tool: As used in this disclosure, a tool is a device, an apparatus, oran instrument that is used to carry out an activity, operation, orprocedure. A tool generally comprises a working element and a handle.

Vacuum: As used in this disclosure, vacuum is used to describe a firstspace that contains gas at a reduced gas pressure relative to the gaspressure of a second space. If the first space and the second space areconnected together, this pressure differential will cause gas from thesecond space to move towards the first space until the pressuredifferential is eliminated.

Vertical: As used in this disclosure, vertical refers to a directionthat is either: 1) perpendicular to the horizontal direction; 2)parallel to the local force of gravity; or, 3) when referring to anindividual object the direction from the designated top of theindividual object to the designated bottom of the individual object. Incases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious,the second option should be used in interpreting the specification.Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the vertical direction isalways perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

Working Element: As used in this disclosure, the working element of atool is the physical element on the tool that performs the actualactivity, operation, or procedure the tool is designed to perform. Forexample, the cutting edge of a blade is the working element of a knife.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that theoptimum dimensional relationship for the various components of theinvention described above and in FIGS. 1 through 6 include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation,assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilledin the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the invention.

It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognizenumerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the variousembodiments of the present invention which will result in an improvedinvention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of thepresent invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, theinvention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims andtheir equivalents.

The inventor claims:
 1. A discrete plunger holder comprising a pedestalstructure, a containment structure, and a plunger; wherein thecontainment structure forms a protected space used to store the plunger;wherein the pedestal structure forms a framework that elevates thecontainment structure above a supporting surface; wherein the discreteplunger holder is a container; wherein the pedestal structure transfersthe loads of the containment structure and the plunger to the supportingsurface; wherein the plunger is a tool; wherein the plunger comprises aplunger bulb and a plunger handle; wherein the plunger bulb mounts on acongruent end of the plunger handle; wherein the pedestal structure is apedestal; wherein the pedestal structure is a load bearing structure;wherein the pedestal structure is an openwork structure; wherein thepedestal structure is a hollow structure; and wherein the pedestalstructure elevates the containment structure and the plunger above thesupporting surface.
 2. The discrete plunger holder according to claim 1wherein the containment structure forms a container; wherein thecontainment structure has a pan shape; and wherein the containmentstructure inserts into the hollow structure of the pedestal structure.3. The discrete plunger holder according to claim 2 wherein the pedestalstructure comprises a plurality of stanchion structures, a plurality ofsuperior beams, and a plurality of cross braces; wherein each superiorbeam selected from the plurality of superior beams forms a bracingstructure that transfers forces between an initially selected stanchionstructure and the adjacent stanchion structure; and wherein each crossbrace selected from the plurality of cross braces forms a bracingstructure that transfers forces between the initially selected stanchionstructure and an adjacent stanchion structure.
 4. The discrete plungerholder according to claim 3 wherein each stanchion structure selectedfrom the plurality of stanchion structures is a stanchion; wherein eachstanchion structure selected from the plurality of stanchion structuresis a rigid structure; wherein a center axis of each stanchion structureselected from the plurality of stanchion structures is verticallyoriented; wherein each stanchion structure selected from the pluralityof stanchion structures is identical; wherein each stanchion structureselected from the plurality of stanchion structures is a load bearingstructure; wherein the containment structure mounts on superiorcongruent ends of each pedestal structure; and wherein the plurality ofstanchion structures elevate the containment structure above thesupporting surface.
 5. The discrete plunger holder according to claim 4wherein each superior beam selected from the plurality of superior beamsis a beam; wherein each superior beam selected from the plurality ofsuperior beams is a rigid structure; wherein the center axis of eachsuperior beam selected from the plurality of superior beams ishorizontally oriented; and wherein each superior beam selected from theplurality of superior beams attaches to the initially selected stanchionstructure selected from the plurality of stanchion structures to anadjacent stanchion structure selected from the plurality of stanchionstructures.
 6. The discrete plunger holder according to claim 5 whereineach cross brace selected from the plurality of cross braces is a beam;wherein each cross brace selected from the plurality of cross braces isa rigid structure; wherein the center axis of a superior beam selectedfrom the plurality of cross braces is horizontally oriented; and whereineach cross brace selected from the plurality of cross braces attaches astanchion structure selected from the plurality of stanchion structuresto an adjacent stanchion structure selected from the plurality ofstanchion structures.
 7. The discrete plunger holder according to claim6 wherein the containment structure comprises a pan structure, anundercut ledge structure, and a lid structure; wherein the undercutledge structure attaches to the pan structure; and wherein the lidstructure encloses the plunger within the pan structure.
 8. The discreteplunger holder according to claim 7 wherein the pan structure is ahollow structure; wherein the pan structure has a pan shape; wherein ahollow interior of the pan structure forms the protected space thatcontains the plunger; wherein the pan structure comprises an open face,a closed face, and a lateral face; wherein the open face forms the openface of the pan shape of the pan structure; wherein the open face formsa superior face of the pan structure; wherein the closed face forms theclosed face of the pan shape of the pan structure; wherein the closedface forms the face of the closed face that is distal from the openface; wherein the lateral face forms the lateral face of the panstructure; and wherein the lateral face forms the vertically orientedcontainment surfaces of the pan structure.
 9. The discrete plungerholder according to claim 8 wherein the undercut ledge structure is adisk shaped structure; wherein the undercut ledge structure is a loadbearing structure; wherein the undercut ledge structure attaches to thelateral face of the pan structure; wherein the undercut ledge structureattaches to the pan structure such that the superior congruent end ofthe disk structure of the undercut ledge structure projects radiallyaway in all directions from the center axis of the pan structure;wherein the undercut ledge structure attaches to the pan structure suchthat the superior congruent end of the disk structure of the undercutledge structure aligns with the open face of the pan structure; whereinthe undercut ledge structure attaches to the pan structure such that thesuperior congruent end of the disk structure of the undercut ledgestructure is horizontally oriented; wherein the diameter of the undercutledge structure is sized such that the undercut ledge structure willsimultaneously rest on the superior congruent end of each stanchionstructure selected from the plurality of stanchion structures; whereinthe undercut ledge structure suspends the pan structure above thesupporting surface; and wherein the pan structure attaches to theundercut ledge structure such that the undercut ledge structuretransfers the full load of the pan structure and the plunger to thepedestal structure.
 10. The discrete plunger holder according to claim 9wherein the lid structure is a lid; wherein the lid structure is a diskshaped structure; wherein the lid structure is geometrically similar tothe open face of the pan structure; and wherein the lid structureencloses the plunger within the protected space formed by the panstructure by enclosing the open face of the pan structure.
 11. Thediscrete plunger holder according to claim 10 wherein the lid structurefurther comprises a handle aperture; wherein the handle aperture is anegative space formed through the congruent ends of the disk structureof the lid structure; and wherein the span of the length of the innerdiameter of the handle aperture is greater than the span of the lengthof the outer diameter of the plunger handle such that the plunger handleinserts through the handle aperture as the lid structure encloses theopen face of the pan structure.